W. George Allen. The UF community is mourning the passing and celebrating the life of W. George Allen, the first African American graduate of the University of Florida. Allen died Nov. 7 at age 83. When did UF allow black students? The program was established in 1969 and enrolled its […]
Russwurm, who received a degree from Bowdoin College in 1826, was the first. In any event, there were Blacks attending colleges before Oberlin passed its resolution in 1835; nevertheless, Oberlin was the first college to admit students without respect to race as a matter of official policy. What was the […]
Grades and Grading Policies For general purposes, passing grades are A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D- and S. Failing grades are E and U. What is a C at UF? Grade Values for Conversion Grades Grade Points B 3.0 B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.0 Is […]
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UF does not review recommendation letters in the freshman admissions process. There is no need to send them! How many letters of recommendation do you need for UF law school? Candidates are required to submit one (1) letter of recommendation, and we will accept up to four (4). What are […]
How to appeal: If you have new and compelling information that was not included in your original application, contact the Office of Admissions by calling 352-392-1365 to discuss the appeals process. If you are eligible to appeal, an appeal form will be placed on your admissions status page. Why are […]
The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida, traces its origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. U.S. When did UF move to […]
On January 24, 1851 the Florida Legislature voted to establish West Florida Seminary, which became Florida State University and East Florida Seminary which became the University of Florida. When did FSU become co ed? May 15, 1947Demand by returning World War II veterans had brought men back to the campus […]
Once you have submitted your application, we will review it within 48 hours. If we need any additional information from you, you will be notified by a status update at www.admissions.ufl.edu and via email. How long does it take to hear back from UF? Applicants who have submitted a complete […]
Excellence Grants are meant to recognize our first-time in college, high-achieving students. We offer this four-year grant as part of a no-loan aid package to students who meet eligibility criteria. What is the UF welcome grant? The UF Welcome Grant is a one-time payment to assist undergraduate students with initial […]
The oldest private school in Florida is St. Joseph Academy, founded in 1866. What is the oldest college University in Florida? That said, Florida’s oldest recognized college is Rollins College in Winter Park. New England Congregationalists who wanted to bring their style of liberal-arts education to Florida founded Rollins in […]
Its history dates to 1853, when the Kingsbury Academy in Ocala was acquired by the state-supported East Florida Seminary. In the 1860s the seminary moved to Gainesville and later was consolidated with Florida Agricultural College, a land-grant school in Lake City. Who started University of Florida? James Henry Roper, an […]
RAY BELLAMY. RAY BELLAMY was a star in football, basketball, and track at Memorial High School in Palmetto, Florida. He became the first black football player at the University of Miami when he was awarded a full scholarship in 1967. Who was the first black football player at the University […]
September 26, 1906. President Andrew Sledd oversaw the designing of the new school’s courses of study, the opening of its campus in Gainesville (Buckman Hall and Thomas Hall being the first buildings completed), and the establishment of its athletic program, and classes began in Gainesville on September 26, 1906, with […]
editorial. University of Florida-Online is a public, online university. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,098 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University of Florida-Online acceptance rate is 62%. Is it harder to get into college if you do online school? Most admissions requirements are […]